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The General 10K Cross Country

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge for 2012 then look no further. The General is set to be a great new 10K run for May 2012. Or if you are looking for something a little different why not try one of the other challenges. Running around and over various obstacles…..not enough? Try the obstacles whilst carrying just over 11 pounds of weight in your arms.
Whatever your choice it will be set amongst the amazing back drop of the Southdowns and the natural amphitheatre of Matterley Bowl.
www.thegeneralrace.co.uk

See you there!!

Free Graze Snack Box

Below is a voucher code for a free graze snack box.

Graze is a company that offer healthy and well balanced snacks in very sweet boxes that are really convenient to take anywhere at anytime! They do offer not so healthy snacks too like chocolate and flapjacks etc.

check out the website: graze.com

Enter this voucher code H2B8CYT to get your free box!

There are no hidden catches, once you receive your free box it is very easy to cancel if you no longer want to receive them… if you do this code also offers you your 5th box free :)

Have a go, i was really impressed!

X-Runner Wild Warrior 10k Obstacle Race

The XRunner Wild Warrior obstacle course race will be a survival of the fittest, a physically and mentally challenging cross country trail run, using the natural terrain and strategically placed military training obstacles designed to take you out of your comfort zone.

It’s wet, it’s muddy, it’s tough, it’s challenging, it’s an awesome adventure, the ultimate obstacle course race, it’s the most fun you can have with your trainers on and it will not only bring out the tough guy in you but it’s muddy good fun!

Register now

Run 10K for Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Suzy Lamplugh Trust has 6 places available for the British London Run 10K on July 8th 2012.

Our runners will get the chance to run past many of the country’s greatest landmarks including Big Ben, The London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey.

Taking part of the 10k London run for the Suzy Lamplugh Trust not only is great exercise but is also a brilliant way to help raise money for the important work we do.

We are the only National Personal Safety charity in Britain and your continued help and support can ensure we continue to provide useful resources to help keep people safe.

The 2012 event is staged just 19 days before the start of the Olympic Games and the excitement and buzz within London at this time should make for a truly special occasion and the best British 10k London Run in its 12 year history. So if you fancy running alongside Olympic champions and people dressed in animal outfits give us a shout 020 7091 0014

To sign up for this years race please email fundraising@suzylamplugh.org we currently have 6 race places for 2012.

www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk

Fen Drayton 10K, 5K and Fun Run

History
The Fen Drayton Lakes 10K was first held in 2011. The winning times were: Men – 37:47 (Peter Sarkies) and Women – 43:49 (Alice Turnbull).

There is a 5K finish line and timer for any runners who feel that they are not quite ready yet to run the whole 10K course. We have courses to prepare you for the 5K (and the 10K) provided by Helen Whittaker (from Life Coaching). Please see Twitter or FaceBook for details.

The Fun Run has been held in Fen Drayton for many years. There was a gap of over 20 years until the headmaster of Fen Drayton School, Ian Connors, decided to revive it in 2011. The winners in 2011 were: Boys – Edward Jones, aged 12 (10:18) and Girls – Ellen Chapman, aged 11 (11:23).

Start
All runs start from Fen Drayton School, Cootes Lane, Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire CB24 4SL. The 5K & 10K start at 11:00am and the Fun Run at 1:00pm.


Registration

Online registration is now open. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Registration for the 10K is on-line only – the last date you can register is 30th April 2012. Registration for the 5K is on-line, by post or in person to the school and also on the day (from 9:30am).

To view the start list, click here.

The Fen Drayton 10K is open to anyone who is 16 years or older. The 5K is open to anyone 14 years and older. The Fun Run is open to children under 14 years, but under 10s must be accompanied by an adult throughout the run. There will be a Fun Run for the U11s and also for the U14s.

Fees
1. 10K : Affiliated (to ARC or UK Athletics) : £10
2. 10K : Non-Affiliated : £15 (but discounted to £12 if you register before 31 March)
3. Fun Run : £3
4. 5K : £5 (seniors), £3 (school children & students)

Trophies
Trophies will be awarded for fastest times in the 10K & the Fun Run.
All 5K and Fun Run finishers will receive a runners medal.

Key Details
• 10K measured & certified by SEAA
• Professional Warm-Up from Dawn Fairey
• Entry limit 500
• Free parking
• Baggage storage facility
• First aid facilities – St John’s Ambulance
• Marshalled course
• Water stations
• Refreshments – including BBQ and beer tent
• Children’s entertainment
• Music from the “incredible” DJ Nigel
• Toilet facilties
• Sports Massage & Injury Clinic: Tony Schofield BSc MSST
• Race Pacers from Hunts AC Runners
• Brooks vouchers – unattached runners (fastest 45+ male & female and fastest U20)